Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) is seeking applications for a Pre-Award/Post-Award Implementation Specialist (two-year initial appointment with renewal contingent on funding). IUP, a Doctoral I institution enrolling over 13,000 students and the largest of the State System of Higher Education universities, is located in Indiana, PA and is 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Grant and contract development activities support all academic and administrative divisions on campus. In AY 1999-2000, 229 new proposals were submitted, requesting funding of $24 million and resulting in 139 awards of $11.2 million.

The Pre-Award/Post-Award Implementation Specialist is a new position in the Office of Grants and Sponsored Research. It is the intent of the office, with the creation of this new position, to provide a continuum of services from proposal inception through project management. Post-award facilitation, contract review and acceptance, and proposal development will be the responsibilities of the successful candidate. Responsibilities will include serving as point of contact for funded faculty who are navigating the grants administration process, assisting project teams and faculty with primarily non-financial aspects of project management, matching funding opportunities with faculty interests, and developing proposals and proposal budgets. The position reports to the Director of Grants and Sponsored Research. Position includes competitive salary and excellent benefits.

 Bachelor's degree required. Prefer five years of grant-related experience in a university environment, which may include proposal development, budgeting, and project management. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills desired. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a cooperative and fast-paced environment. To become a finalist, applicants must communicate effectively and perform well in the interview(s).

Send letter of application including grant-related experience, resume, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Applications received by January 10, 2001 will receive full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

 Go to: www.iup.edu/gradua/ogsr for more information about grants and contracts at IUP.

 IUP is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and through providing equal employment to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals.